That Crazy Ohio Weather

When I was growing up in Louisville, KY, I don’t remember noticing wild swings in the weather…just hot, humid summers and cold winters w/ usually a yearly substantial snowstorm. Then, I went off to college in Dayton, OH. I found the weather to be pretty similar to Louisville, just usually slightly colder due to being more north. However, I kept hearing references to “that crazy Ohio weather” from all my new buckeye state friends. At first, I didn’t think much of it. Then, we had some vicious snow during spring break of my freshman year while I was in Dayton training for crew season. We were rowing on the water in a mini-blizzard with temperatures sub freezing. The news even covered one of the practices so the city could see how crazy we were. At the time, Louisville was getting unseasonably cold weather, but I’m not sure of their snow situation (I got weather updates from my parents…still do).

I mention the above because even though it still seems like Louisville weather and Ohio (Dayton/Cincy) weather mirror each other pretty closely…I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone say “that crazy Louisville (or KY) weather”. I guess I just find that interesting.

That crazy Ohio weather popped into my mind because we are in the midst of some of it right now. Over the weekend, we enjoyed 70 degree, sunny weather Saturday (but we were out of town in rainy NE Ohio L)…some tornado warnings and windy 60s on Sunday…nice cool 50’s on Monday…humid and windy near-80’s on Tuesday…and we woke up to 40 degrees and diving today. So, I’d say we’re experiencing some strange swings. Luckily, I’ve taken advantage of the good weather as much as possible. I’ve gotten outside on the bike a few times (including being out when the tornado sirens went off Sunday evening…that got my attention), and even pulled out the grill last night for the first time in 09.

I don’t think I’ll be outside tonight for my ride, so I guess I’ll be checking out my new video, riding Lake Placid with Coach Troy. Sounds like a blast…but not really.